Senior Planning Officer, North London

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for a contract role in North London. The ideal candidate must have a post-graduate qualification in Town Planning and significant experience in a Development Management team within a Local Authority Housing setting. This role involves managing various planning applications and leading negotiations for community benefits. Excellent communication and mentorship skills are essential.

Benefits

Easy online registration

Dedicated consultant

Referral schemes and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority Housing setting is necessary.
• Significant experience in a Development Management team is required.
• Proven track record in managing major planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage Development Management casework, including major applications.
• Lead for Planning Appeal function and Public Inquiries.
• Negotiate on complex applications to secure community benefits.

Skills

Town Planning Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Mentoring Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Officer, North London
Pay rate to £261.78 per day
Contract role, Local Authority Planning

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planning Officer in North London. You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority Housing setting.

Responsibilities

• Taking a lead role in managing a full range of Development Management casework, from pre-application advice through to major applications and appeals.
• Acting as the lead officer for the Planning Appeal function, with a special focus on representing the Council at Public Inquiries.
• Leading negotiations with developers on complex applications to secure financial and other community benefits through Section 106 legal agreements.
• Preparing and presenting high-level, complex reports to committees and other public forums.
• Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to junior members of the planning team to aid their professional development.
• Deputising for the Area Team Leader as required, contributing to the team\'s performance management and strategic direction.

About You

• A post-graduate qualification in Town Planning and current (or eligible) membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Significant experience working at a senior level within a Development Management team, preferably in an urban environment.
• A proven track record of successfully managing major, complex planning applications and leading on appeals.
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating S106 agreements to secure community benefits.
• The ability to mentor and motivate colleagues, along with excellent communication skills to effectively engage with developers, residents, and councillors.
• Extensive knowledge of current planning legislation, policies, and best practices

Agency information

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information.

We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.